Shed Dog of the Year 2025, Presented by Bone Clone

Season 9 First Quarter Standings

August 15, 2025

Source: Domenick Muoio
Job Title: Field Trial and Hunt Test Program Manager
Department: Hunting Ops
Email: dmuoio@ukcdogs.com

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Judge Of The Year Nominee

• Hans Schubert

I would like to recognize this season's 1st Quarter Judge of the Year nominee, Hans Schubert. Fourteen recorded assignments are no small feat. He has worked as a diligent member of the shed dog community to ensure your dogs were able to run and that the sport standards were upheld. Thanks for your time and effort, Hans!

Club Of The Year Nominee

• Oh Deer Antler Dogs

This quarter's Club of the Year Nominee, Oh Deer Antler Dogs, averages 42 dogs each day of their 3-day event this quarter. A lot goes into hosting large shed dog events, and we appreciate all of their efforts!

Honorable Mention: I would also like to recognize one of our newer clubs, Minnesota Area Scenting & Shed Hunting (MASSH), whose event averaged 40 dogs over 3 days, which is a terrific accomplishment for a newer club. Keep up the great work! I can't wait to see how many entries their Dog of the Year event draws later this year!

Youth Handler Of The Year Nominee

• Zach Meadows

Congrats to Zach for being at the top of the leaderboard this quarter with 49.75 points!

Ambassador Of The Year Nominee

The ambassador of the year is a unique award because there is no metric used to calculate who was the most involved or helpful over the past three months. If somehow we did quantify this award, we would have a tie between countless people every quarter. This sport is driven forward by the welcoming, respectful, and helpful nature of all the participants. Ambassadors and nominees, past, present, and future, should hold themselves to a higher standard and be role models for new and existing members.

• Matt Hatcher

I am privileged to recognize Matt Hatcher for this quarter's Ambassador of the Year nomination. His peers speak highly of his dedication to the sport. His friendly, helpful attitude is exemplified by his eagerness to help at any trial he is at, whether by being a planter, his contribution of his equipment during trials, or just being present to offer a kind word after a tough run. He possesses a passion for developing the next generation of shed dog handlers and engages with the youth program in any way he can to encourage the development of our youth handlers. Thank you, Matt, for your participation in the sport, and congratulations on your recognition for the Ambassador of the Year nomination.

Dog Of The Year Standings

DOG NAME	POSITION	OWNER(S)	POINTS	BREED
DOG NAME CHAMPION CLASS
DOG NAME GRCHSD ESD MELTONS PICKIN UP THE PIECES	POSITION 1st	OWNER(S) RYAN MELTON	POINTS 55.25
DOG NAME ESD2 RPM'S I GOT A FEELING HOF	POSITION 2nd	OWNER(S) SCOTT KUCHENBECKER	POINTS 55
DOG NAME NCHSD ESD7 BLACK ICE'S INDIAN PRINCESS HOF	POSITION 3rd	OWNER(S) JEFFERY RADA, ZOE RADA, CASSIE NELSON	POINTS 43.75
DOG NAME SHR ESD BLUE CLAY HEART OF TETON VALLEY HOF	POSITION 4th	OWNER(S) AMANDA DOYLE	POINTS 35
DOG NAME ESD2 BLUE CLAY RUTH'S LIL DOT HOF	POSITION 5th	OWNER(S) LEEANNA THOMPSON	POINTS 28
DOG NAME GRCHSD TURKEY CREEKS RED ROCKER ROXXY	POSITION 6th	OWNER(S) SONDRA HAMM, RICK HAMM	POINTS 27
DOG NAME CHSD ELITE TRIPLE B TUFF AS STEEL	POSITION 7th	OWNER(S) KEVIN BOYER	POINTS 26.25
DOG NAME ESD RICHLAND CREEKS MELLA YELLA	POSITION 8th	OWNER(S) TYLER JONES	POINTS 24
DOG NAME NCHSD NN ESD3 SHR TWO ARROWS PROTECT THIS FAMILY HOF	POSITION 9th	OWNER(S) SAMANTHA BOLEN	POINTS 22.25
DOG NAME ESD3 RPM MILLIE JEAN BOGGS HOF	POSITION T10	OWNER(S) CRAIG BOGGS, KIM BOGGS	POINTS 21
DOG NAME NRR HOT HONEY	POSITION T10	OWNER(S) AUSTIN ISAACS	POINTS 21
DOG NAME ESD COUNTRY AS HUCK FINN	POSITION T10	OWNER(S) STEVEN BOGGS	POINTS 21
DOG NAME NON-RETRIEVER CLASS
DOG NAME WSD2 DON'T JINX ME FINN	POSITION T1	OWNER(S) TAMMY KNISLEY		BREED BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG
DOG NAME GRCHSD HICKORY RIDGE DALTON	POSITION T1	OWNER(S) MATTHEW LENTZ		BREED BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG
DOG NAME GRCHSD PINE SHADOWS NITTY GRITTY	POSITION T1	OWNER(S) MARY AMANN		BREED ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
DOG NAME WSD RED ROCKET'S BULLET	POSITION T1	OWNER(S) TAMMY KNISLEY		BREED BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG
DOG NAME WORKING CLASS
DOG NAME WSD2 TURKEY CREEKS WHISKEY BENT	POSITION 1st	OWNER(S) RICK HAMM	POINTS 36.75
DOG NAME WSD2 LONG SPURS SASSY LIKE CASSIE	POSITION 2nd	OWNER(S) NORMAN HENDERSON, TUCKER GAMBRELL	POINTS 31.5
DOG NAME WSD TUNDRA'S LAST SHOT OF RUFF	POSITION 3rd	OWNER(S) LEAH SMITH	POINTS 23.5
DOG NAME WSD2 MEADOWS LABS WHAT COMES AROUND	POSITION 4th	OWNER(S) JENNIFER MEADOWS	POINTS 21.75
DOG NAME WSD4 HONESTLY FROM LEGENDS PAST	POSITION 5th	OWNER(S) JOHN BOLEN, HEATHER BOLEN	POINTS 16
DOG NAME WSD12 TURKEY CREEKS TRAKKER	POSITION 6th	OWNER(S) SONDRA HAMM, RICK HAMM	POINTS 12.75
DOG NAME WSD3 BARKERSFORKMYCUPRUNNETHOVERBIRDEE	POSITION 7th	OWNER(S) KIM BOGGS	POINTS 10
DOG NAME WSD5 BARKERSFORKSHE'SGOTCHOPSMOXIEJEAN	POSITION 8th	OWNER(S) CRAIG BOGGS	POINTS 9
DOG NAME WSD5 TURKEY CREEKS MOMMAS LIL SECRET	POSITION T9	OWNER(S) SONDRA HAMM	POINTS 8
DOG NAME WSD BLACKWOOD'S CANKU TULA SPOT-ON	POSITION T9	OWNER(S) SAPA CARLSON, THORA ERIKSMOEN	POINTS 8
DOG NAME WSD HAPPY TRAILS MEJIA'S KOTON KANDI	POSITION 10th	OWNER(S) TAMMY KNISLEY	POINTS 5

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